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SUMMARY:College Info
DESCRIPTION:Planning life after high school can feel overwhelming\, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. Join us for a special Virtual College Information Session featuring representatives from Hillsdale College\, the Daniels Fund\, and Pikes Peak State College. \n\n\nDuring this session\, families and scholars will learn about: \n\n\nCollege admissions and what schools are looking for\nScholarship opportunities and financial aid resources\nDifferent pathways to higher education\, including two-year and four-year options\nTips for preparing now\, no matter what grade your scholar is in\nTime for questions and answers with our guest presenters\n\n\nWhether your scholar is just beginning to think about college or is already preparing applications\, this session will provide valuable information to help your family make informed decisions about the future.
URL:https://parentschallenge.org/event/college-info/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual Empowerment Session
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SUMMARY:Childhood Development (Kindergarten–3rd Grade):  How Children Grow\, Learn\, and Thrive
DESCRIPTION:This session explores the foundations of childhood development\, focusing on how children ages 5–8 grow across physical\, cognitive\, social\, and emotional domains. Participants will learn about key developmental milestones\, the role of experiences in shaping brain development\, and how children’s unique learning styles influence the way they engage with and understand the world. \n\n\nThe session will also highlight the importance of social-emotional learning in supporting academic success\, healthy relationships\, and lifelong well-being. Join us to learn practical ways to nurture these skills at home\, including building self-awareness\, teaching emotional regulation\, fostering empathy\, and strengthening communication and cooperation through everyday interactions and play. \n\n\nAttendees will leave with valuable insights and practical strategies to support their child’s growth\, learning\, and emotional development during the elementary years.
URL:https://parentschallenge.org/event/childhood-development-kindergarten-3rd-grade-how-children-grow-learn-and-thrive/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual Empowerment Session
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SUMMARY:Side Hustles You Can Start This Week
DESCRIPTION:You can earn money without a job! It takes a little analysis of what needs are around you and a little initiative on your part. In this session\, you’ll receive ideas for about a dozen side hustles you can start this week to make some money. Life changing money? Probably not\, although some people start a side hustle that becomes a full-fledged business. But you can definitely bring in some extra income.
URL:https://parentschallenge.org/event/side-hustles-you-can-start-this-week/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual Empowerment Session
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261008T180000
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SUMMARY:The Digital Boy 1.0: Ensuring 7 Milestones of Male Development in The Digital Age
DESCRIPTION:This session will focus on how to ensure appropriate male development in this digital age. It will focus on how parents should control\, expose\, and monitor technology for their sons from birth to 13 years old.
URL:https://parentschallenge.org/event/the-digital-boy-1-0-ensuring-7-milestones-of-male-development-in-the-digital-age/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual Empowerment Session
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261013T180000
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SUMMARY:Recursos y ayuda para prepararse para la temporada de impuestos y solicitar reembolsos de efectivo
DESCRIPTION:Únase a Hacia Adelante Colorado para obtener más información sobre cómo prepararse para la temporada de impuestos y qué créditos fiscales reembolsables están disponibles para las familias. Durante esta presentación\, las familias aprenderán a acceder a recursos en línea y a utilizar herramientas que les ayudarán a solicitar reembolsos de efectivo. Hacia Adelante Colorado es una campaña informativa del Departamento de Salud Pública y Medio Ambiente de Colorado que tiene como objetivo reducir la pobreza infantil y mejorar la salud y el bienestar de las familias de Colorado.
URL:https://parentschallenge.org/event/recursos-y-ayuda-para-prepararse-para-la-temporada-de-impuestos-y-solicitar-reembolsos-de-efectivo/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Lunch and Learns,Virtual Empowerment Session
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SUMMARY:The Power of Self-Leadership: Lead Yourself First So You Can Lead Well in Any Environment
DESCRIPTION:During this interactive session\, participants will explore how to:\n• Learn who they are and recognize the strengths they already possess\n• Elevate their mindset beyond limiting beliefs and survival mode\n• Act on what truly matters for themselves and their families\n• Decide with discipline while navigating pressure\, emotions\, and everyday responsibilities \n\n\nThe workshop is designed to encourage reflection\, practical application\, and meaningful discussion while helping women strengthen confidence\, emotional intelligence and personal leadership in their daily lives.
URL:https://parentschallenge.org/event/the-power-of-self-leadership-lead-yourself-first-so-you-can-lead-well-in-any-environment/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual Empowerment Session
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SUMMARY:Navigating Dyslexia “Why does my child hate reading and writing?”
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wondered this or been told by the school system that your child: \n\n\n“will learn to read with more practice at home”\n“just needs to pay attention more”\n“will catch up to their classmates by next year”\n\n\nPlease join me for this important presentation because you may be seeing the trickle-down effects of a reading disability. \n\n\nDiscover the characteristics of dyslexia and common myths surrounding the learning differences around this often-misunderstood diagnosis. This presentation will shed light on how to nurture your child through compassionate empathy and by building a learning plan that includes multimodal strategies\, scaffolds\, and accommodations to level the playing field for your child.
URL:https://parentschallenge.org/event/navigating-dyslexia-why-does-my-child-hate-reading-and-writing/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual Empowerment Session
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SUMMARY:Designing a System of Belonging at Home: Using the Sims Framework to Strengthen Relationships\, Advocacy\, and Outcomes for Boys
DESCRIPTION:Parents are often given advice about managing behavior\, improving communication\, or increasing motivation. This session takes a different approach. Using the Sims Framework\, participants will explore how beliefs\, structures\, and daily practices shape a young person’s sense of belonging\, predictability\, identity\, and success. \n\n\nThrough reflection and practical application\, parents will learn how family systems influence outcomes and how intentional alignment between what we believe\, how we organize family life\, and what we do every day can strengthen relationships and support healthy development. Participants will also explore how to become stronger advocates for their sons within schools\, youth-serving organizations\, and other systems that shape opportunity. \n\n\nThis session is particularly relevant for parents\, caregivers\, mentors\, and family members who want to better understand and support boys and young men in today’s increasingly complex social and educational environments.
URL:https://parentschallenge.org/event/designing-a-system-of-belonging-at-home-using-the-sims-framework-to-strengthen-relationships-advocacy-and-outcomes-for-boys/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual Empowerment Session
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SUMMARY:Internet Safety for Kids\, Tweens\, Teens
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force\, this informative session equips parents and caregivers with the knowledge and tools to help children navigate today’s digital world safely. Learn about current online trends\, social media and gaming risks\, cyberbullying\, online predators\, privacy\, and practical strategies for creating healthy digital habits. Families will leave empowered with age-appropriate resources to help keep kids\, tweens\, and teens safe online while encouraging responsible and confident technology use.
URL:https://parentschallenge.org/event/internet-safety-for-kids-tweens-teens/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual Empowerment Session
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20270331T120000
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UID:14728-1806494400-1806498000@parentschallenge.org
SUMMARY:Building Bridges\, Not Walls:  Enhancing Family Communication
DESCRIPTION:Designed for parents looking to strengthen their family dynamics! \n\n\nIn this engaging workshop\, you will discover the power of listening and the impact of nonverbal communication. We will explore self-expression techniques that pave the way for positive and effective dialogues within your family. \n\n\nWhat You’ll Learn: \n\n\n• Active Listening: Techniques to truly hear and understand others’ perspectives \n\n\n• Nonverbal Cues: How body language can enhance or hinder your communication efforts. \n\n\n• Self-Expression: Tools for expressing your thoughts and feelings clearly and constructively. \n\n\nCome ready to learn\, share\, and connect with other parents! Together\, let’s build bridges of understanding in our families!
URL:https://parentschallenge.org/event/building-bridges-not-walls-enhancing-family-communication-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Lunch and Learns,Virtual Empowerment Session
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SUMMARY:Prep for Summer: Avoid Summer Learning Loss
DESCRIPTION:Learn strategies and gain resources to help your student avoid summer learning loss. This session will provide practical tips for parents to keep their children engaged and learning throughout the summer months\, ensuring they return to school ready to succeed.
URL:https://parentschallenge.org/event/prep-for-summer-avoid-summer-learning-loss-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual Empowerment Session
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